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From bomb?proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl

From bomb?proof pants to laser weapons: 25 years of Dstl

29 June 2026 - 11:10 News Story

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Dstl this week marks 25 years at the heart of the UK’s defence and national security, delivering science and technology ...

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Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement

Energy firm named after £500,000 Russia sanctions settlement

29 June 2026 - 11:00 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

An energy services firm has paid more than £500,000 to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for breaching Russia sanctions regu...

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PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

29 June 2026 - 10:36 Speech

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister's remarks from a roundtable with hospitality leaders this morning. ...

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Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

29 June 2026 - 10:24 Press Release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations....

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Tribute to Nigel Cotgrove

Tribute to Nigel Cotgrove

29 June 2026 - 10:06 News Story

Low Pay Commission

Low Pay Commission member Nigel Cotgrove has died after a short illness whilst on holiday. Simon Sapper pays tribute...

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New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site

New world-leading lab to be built at secretive UK research site

29 June 2026 - 09:43 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Expert UK scientists working on the most innovative defence technologies will be backed by £580 million of infrastructur...

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Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2024

Nearly 400 antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2024

29 June 2026 - 08:41 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....

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Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

29 June 2026 - 08:30 News Story

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

England's National Parks and National Landscapes welcome new and reappointed board members...

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Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

29 June 2026 - 08:24 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

Businesses who take on jobless youngsters will be offered thousands of pounds in the latest boost to youth employment su...

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At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding

At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding

29 June 2026 - 08:17 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

At least six new warships will be built for the Royal Navy under the Defence Investment Plan, delivering the UK's most a...

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Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive

Health assessments to be recorded as standard in major transparency drive

29 June 2026 - 07:42 Press Release

Department for Work and Pensions

All face-to-face and telephone health assessments for disability and sickness benefits will be audio recorded as standar...

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The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features

The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks major milestone with new features

29 June 2026 - 07:00 News Story

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee

The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial marks a significant milestone today with the launch of a new collection of archive ...

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Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

28 June 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

HM Revenue & Customs

One month to go until the second Payments on Account deadline on 31 July for Self Assessment customers....

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

28 June 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and...

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High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan

High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan

28 June 2026 - 08:11 Press Release

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest ki...

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Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

27 June 2026 - 23:09 Press Release

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026, ending nearly two centuries of legislation that has ...

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Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event

Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event

27 June 2026 - 15:52 News Story

Ministry of Defence

Tens of thousands of people have come together in Aldershot today and across the country to mark Armed Forces Day, the a...

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Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

26 June 2026 - 23:01 Press Release

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

A dozen cutting-edge projects will benefit thousands of patients battling obesity across the UK....

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The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

26 June 2026 - 21:01 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of...

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GBE-N proudly supports the Armed Forces Community

GBE-N proudly supports the Armed Forces Community

26 June 2026 - 15:23 Press Release

Great British Energy – Nuclear

GBE-N has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award...

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The AAIB has dispatched a team to Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon

The AAIB has dispatched a team to Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon

26 June 2026 - 15:21 News Story

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

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UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK-backed finance

UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK-backed finance

26 June 2026 - 15:12 Press Release

Ministry of Justice

Ukraine’s resilience and recovery will receive a $1 billion boost through UK-backed funding...

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The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

26 June 2026 - 15:05 Speech

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

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UKHSA extends red heat-health alerts across England

UKHSA extends red heat-health alerts across England

26 June 2026 - 14:17 News Story

UK Health Security Agency

The red heat-health alerts in place for the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of En...

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SIA inspections uncover public safety risks in night-time economy

SIA inspections uncover public safety risks in night-time economy

26 June 2026 - 13:40 Press Release

Security Industry Authority

The SIA carried out national unannounced inspections on 21 June, identifying unlicensed operatives, a counterfeit licenc...

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Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

Six Governors have been appointed and four reappointed to the British Film Institute

26 June 2026 - 13:00 Press Release

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Tanya Cordrey, Mark Herbert, Ganan Kanagathurai, Hakan...

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Engine of Reform — Evaluation Task Force 2026 Conference champions evidence-led government

Engine of Reform — Evaluation Task Force 2026 Conference champions evidence-led government

26 June 2026 - 12:53 News Story

Evaluation Task Force

Civil service leaders, policymakers, and evaluation experts gather to discuss how government can learn from what works a...

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Cambridge South station opens

Cambridge South station opens

26 June 2026 - 11:32 Press Release

Department for Transport

This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in ...

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Insolvency Service is making ‘meaningful improvements’ to the insolvency system

Insolvency Service is making ‘meaningful improvements’ to the insolvency system

26 June 2026 - 10:53 Press Release

The Insolvency Service

The latest ‘Confidence in the Regime’ report draws on the views of insolvency practitioners, directors, academics and le...

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Local community names new Wylfa power station

Local community names new Wylfa power station

26 June 2026 - 10:37 Press Release

Great British Energy – Nuclear

GBE-N has announced that the new nuclear plant on Anglesey will be called Gwyndod Power Station, a name chosen by the lo...

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